Belalp ski resort
Belalp is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Naters. The village sits at 2094 m and the ski area tops out at 3100 m (Hohstock), a vertical drop of 1006 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 3100 m.
Snow and season in Belalp
Above 2000 m snow can fall in any season and lies for months; watch the rain-snow limit and avalanche risk in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (2094 m) and the slopes (3100 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Belalp: 1991–2020 normals
In Belalp (2094 m), the mean annual temperature is 1.9 °C. The warmest month is July (10.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−6.4 °C). About 985 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (112 mm) with a minimum in September (55 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.5 °C and the absolute minimum −17.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −6.4 °C | 4.4 °C | −17.9 °C | 95 |
| Feb | −5.7 °C | 6.0 °C | −17.0 °C | 64 |
| Mar | −2.6 °C | 8.6 °C | −14.8 °C | 75 |
| Apr | 0.8 °C | 11.5 °C | −10.8 °C | 60 |
| May | 4.7 °C | 16.0 °C | −6.4 °C | 96 |
| Jun | 8.9 °C | 21.4 °C | −2.1 °C | 76 |
| Jul | 10.6 °C | 22.5 °C | 0.0 °C | 86 |
| Aug | 10.4 °C | 22.0 °C | −0.5 °C | 92 |
| Sep | 6.7 °C | 18.2 °C | −4.2 °C | 55 |
| Oct | 3.1 °C | 14.5 °C | −7.8 °C | 80 |
| Nov | −2.2 °C | 9.7 °C | −13.5 °C | 93 |
| Dec | −5.4 °C | 5.2 °C | −16.5 °C | 112 |
| Year | 1.9 °C | 22.5 °C | −17.9 °C | 985 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Eggishorn (10 km, 2892 m), Visp (14 km, 639 m), Blatten, Lötschental (14 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Belalp (2094 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Riederalp (3 km · 1925–2869 m)
- Weather Rosswald (9 km · 1800–2500 m)
- Weather Bettmeralp (9 km · 1950–2869 m)
- Weather Fiesch-Eggishorn (11 km · 1050–2869 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (13 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Bellwald (15 km · 1560–2560 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Bitsch
- Weather Riederalp
- Weather Mörel-Filet
- Weather Bettmeralp
- Weather Termen
- Weather Ried-Brig
- Weather Brig-Glis
- Weather Bister
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belalp
How high is Belalp?
The village of Belalp is at 2094 m and the ski area rises to 3100 m (Hohstock), a vertical drop of 1006 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Belalp?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (3100 m) than in the village (2094 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3100 m.
When does it snow in Belalp?
In the village (2094 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Belalp?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Hohstock (3100 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Belalp?
The warmest month in Belalp is July, averaging 10.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −6.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Belalp per year?
Belalp receives about 985 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (112 mm), the driest September (55 mm).
When is the best time to visit Belalp?
For warmth and sunshine: July (10.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−6.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.